i saw this picture of paul newman in the latest issue of gq. i think someone was asking the style guy what he thought about using products to slick back your hair. i wish i had the cojones to slick mine back on occasion. the real rub would be my receding hairline and my lack of sideburns. plus, people in nashville might label me a douche. true story. if you can pull this look off without an ed hardy shirt and an earring, go for it.

the canon s95. i’ve only had canon cameras. i’m on my third one. some called the s90 the best point and shoot camera you could buy. this is the updated version. if santa doesn’t bring me one for christmas, i might have to wrap one up for myself.

for the uninformed, men’s ex is a japanese men’s style/shopping magazine with the motto “nice look nice life.” i found this particular shot at mister crew. i would encourage you to go check out his site if you have some time. there’s some good stuff on there. i grabbed this pic because the double monks look incredible. sooner or later i’m going to have to join the double monk club. it’s a matter or time and money. i’m thinking my 30th birthday in new york will be a good time to purchase some new footwear. check out those plaid pants on the right.

these are two of my favorite images of springsteen. one looks like it was shot in the fall and the other in winter. i want a leather jacket. i’m gonna buy a schott perfecto 613 before i die. i may never wear it, but that won’t stop me from owning it.

i spent a good two hours on friday night listening to the promise after a couple of beers. holy shit. what an album. if i could write one song like springsteen, i’d die a happy man. he’s such an interesting study for me. on the surface level, his music is so simple, but when you start to break it down and really listen to it, it’s much more than that. do remember the first time you heard “born in the usa?” do you remember the first time you actually heard the lyrics. it makes a difference.

i saw this on valet this morning: the j. crew shirt of the month club. for $695 j. crew will send the lucky recipient a shirt a month for the whole year. it averages around $60 a shirt which is a pretty good deal. just call 1.866.739.5944 and give them all the details.

i still haven’t bought a vest for the fall/winter. i think my time is running out. it’s getting colder here. last weekend was perfect vest weather. i wish i wasn’t so indecisive. i’m leaning towards the waxed vest from l.l. bean ($89) on the left, but the patagonia slingshot ($129) vest on the right looks pretty good too. i will make my decision this weekend. stay tuned.

if you’re out and about today and have a record store day-participating independent record store in your neighborhood, then stop by there and grab a copy of the newly re-released a jolly christmas from frank sinatra on vinyl. it’s been remastered from the analog master recordings and features the replicated original art work. my store here in town is out, but i will be checking back next week. it’s a must have.